Willimantic Fire May Be Arson, Officials Say

Police and fire officials are looking for information about an apparent arson on Windham Road.

Officials were called to 56 Windham Road around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, where a fire was put out before any real damage could be done, police said.

The fire is under investigation, but officials say it may be arson. The house, abandoned for two years, has no power and investigators found no source of ignition in the room where the fire began, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windham Fire Marshal or police department at 860-465-3135.